The Ford Barn

Chuck Kuntz · 07-12-2025, 07:58 AM

I have a 1942-48 NOS camshaft with 385 and S-T marked on the face. I bought this at Carlisle many years ago as a 3/4 race cam. Can anyone help on figuring out if this is correct. Thanks for any help
Chuck

38 coupe · 07-12-2025, 08:05 AM

Do you happen to know the total lift (lobe height minus the base circle)?The NOS Ford cams of the 40s I am familiar with have 5T marked on the front.

Tim Ayers · 07-12-2025, 10:04 AM

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I believe that is an Alquist grind. Here is a link to a HAMB thread I started asking about it.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...st-385.370197/

If you want to sell it, let me know. I'm interested.

07-12-2025, 07:58 AM	#1
Chuck Kuntz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 15,596	Need Help on Identifying This Camshaft I have a 1942-48 NOS camshaft with 385 and S-T marked on the face. I bought this at Carlisle many years ago as a 3/4 race cam. Can anyone help on figuring out if this is correct. Thanks for any help Chuck

07-12-2025, 08:05 AM	#2
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,135	Re: Need Help on Identifying This Camshaft Do you happen to know the total lift (lobe height minus the base circle)?The NOS Ford cams of the 40s I am familiar with have 5T marked on the front.

07-12-2025, 10:04 AM	#3
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,227	Re: Need Help on Identifying This Camshaft Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I believe that is an Alquist grind. Here is a link to a HAMB thread I started asking about it. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...st-385.370197/ If you want to sell it, let me know. I'm interested.